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Veteran firefighter Kyran Dunn was elected March 9, nearly a year after the commission decided not to renew the contract with former deputy fire chief Art Reid.
According to a Fairfield Fire Department press release, Dunn spent 14 of his more than 30 years in Yonkers as the assistant fire chief.
“I’m looking forward to what Deputy Chief Dunn will bring to this department,” Fire Chief Richard Felner said of his second in command. “His previous work with Yonkers is impressive, and I’m sure it will serve the residents and businesses of Fairfield well.”
Dunn, a third-generation firefighter, holds a bachelor’s degree from Fordham University, SUNY Empire State College and a law degree from Pace University, according to a Fairfield Citizen report that also noted the advertised salary for the Deputy Chief position was listed at $110,000 to $130,000.
Further qualifying Dunn is his more than 30 years of service as a New York state EMT. He is also a former member of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials’ Data Transfer Committee.
“The Fire Commission has made an excellent choice in hiring Mr. Dunn who brings a high caliber of experience, expertise and dedication to this key position in our town,” First Selectman Michael Tetreau stated in the press release.
“I was very impressed with the hiring process and due diligence the Fire Commission used to find the best possible candidate to fill this critical position in Fairfield’s Fire Department.”
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